David Walliams ‘offered £500K’ to be Britain’s Got Talent judge

David Walliams has reportedly been offered a six-figure sum to appear as a judge on the next series of Britain’s Got Talent.

It’s thought that bosses at ITV approached the Little Britain actor on Friday to offer him a role on the judging panel, as both Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan have left the show to work on other projects.

Little Britain’s David Walliams has been offered the role of judge on Britain’s Got Talent (PA)

A friend told the Press Association that Walliams has yet to confirm if he will take up the post, revealing: ‘He is a huge fan of the show but he’s not committed to it yet.’

Rumours are also circulating that comedian Paul O’Grady could be joining the show, while Amanda Holden is expected to return as a judge.

O’Grady, who is equally well known for his alter ego Lily Savage, said recently that he has not yet received an official offer from ITV.

‘I have not been formally approached, but I would consider it. I think that show needs something now.’

However, the presence of another comedian on the panel could cause Walliams to shun the £500,000 pay cheque, an insider has suggested.

A source told The Sun: ‘He wouldn’t want to be in a battle for the limelight with another quick-fire joker.’

Here’s hoping that the Britain’s Got Talent panel get on better than the judges on the X Factor.

Tensions between the mentors reached an all-time high last weekend, with Simon suggesting Louis Walsh may be removed from the building.